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Lego Fortnite Surpasses Fortnite Battle Royale in Player Count and Gameplay Features
gaming2 years ago

Lego Fortnite Surpasses Fortnite Battle Royale in Player Count and Gameplay Features

Lego Fortnite is currently attracting more players than Fortnite Battle Royale, with over 2.1 million players at peak times. The Rocket Racing and Fortnite Festival modes have around 800,000 and 600,000 players respectively. In the Lego mode, players collect Lego items to build houses and objects, and over 1200 in-game costumes have received free Lego variations. While not all skins will receive this treatment, licensed properties like Star Wars and Marvel have Lego versions of their in-game skins due to existing licensing agreements.

Friday the 13th game to be delisted and discounted before removal.
gaming2 years ago

Friday the 13th game to be delisted and discounted before removal.

Friday the 13th game will be removed from all storefronts on Dec. 31, 2023, due to licensing issues, but will continue to function until “at least” the end of 2024. The game is now on sale for $4.99 for the base game and $0.99 for each piece of DLC content. This is not the first licensing-related hurdle that the game has faced. Players can still enjoy the game through peer-to-peer matchmaking. Publisher Gun has moved on to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre for another asymmetrical horror experience.

Quantum Break to Return to Xbox Game Pass Despite Licensing Issues
gaming2 years ago

Quantum Break to Return to Xbox Game Pass Despite Licensing Issues

Quantum Break is being temporarily removed from Xbox Game Pass due to licensing issues, but it will return at some point. Remedy Entertainment confirmed that the removal was due to expired licenses that were in the process of being renewed. Xbox boss Aaron Greenberg also confirmed that the game will be back on Game Pass soon. It's unclear what the nature of the licensing issues are, but this is not the first time an Xbox exclusive has been removed from Game Pass due to licensing deals expiring.

Quantum Break's Temporary Departure from Xbox Game Pass Explained.
gaming2 years ago

Quantum Break's Temporary Departure from Xbox Game Pass Explained.

Quantum Break has been temporarily removed from Xbox Game Pass due to licensing issues, according to Microsoft. The company has stated that it intends to bring the game back to the service as soon as possible. It is unclear when the game will leave Xbox Game Pass and how long it will be gone for. In the meantime, the game is available for purchase with an 80% discount on the Xbox Store.